Altadena Poets Laureate: Rooted in Us Reading + Open Mic

Celebrating Black Writers and the Legacy of S. Pearl Sharp

Featuring Hazel Clayton Harrison, V. Kali, Dorothy Randall Gray, Lynne Thompson, Conney Williams, Beverly Lafontaine, Pam Ward, Muir High School emerging poets Micaela Collins & Mariah Tillman

Join us for an afternoon of poetry, remembrance, and celebration as we honor Black writers whose words have expanded the landscape of literature. Tonight, we also recognize the lasting influence of Pearl S. Hope, whose vision and dedication continue to guide and inspire. Hosted by Sehba Sarwar and Lester Graves Lennon. Open Mic
 
This event will be livestreamed at youtube.com/ AltadenaLibrary.
 
Supported by Friends of the Altadena Library, the Altadena Library Foundation, Octavia's Bookshelf, and Academy of American Poets.